Newcastle started the game poorly, conceding within the first minute when Ross Vintcent successfully charged down a clearance kick and regathered the ball to score. Red Bulls fought back and responded a couple of minutes later, drawing level through Christian Wade scoring in the corner.
The teams then exchanged tries for the rest of the first half, with Newcastle Red Bulls leading 21-19 at half time due to Zack Henry nailing all three conversions. Jake Dalziel also became Newcastle’s youngest ever player in the Prem at just 18 years and 54 days old when he replaced Harrison Obatoyinbo in the 25th minute.
The first 10 mins of the second half continued on from the first in a similar fashion with Sam Harris scoring quickly for Exeter before Christian Wade completed his hattrick, bringing him to 100 premiership tries and restoring Red Bulls’ lead.
The scores slowed down before Henry Slade put Exeter ahead though kicking a 40m penalty, followed by Bachuki Tchumbadze scoring from a driving maul in the 75th minute to secure the win for Exeter.
Newcastle currently sit in ninth place in the table, being only one of two teams that have not won yet this season.
Newcastle have failed to win any of their first three Prem games of the season, despite showing a strong attack, having picked up two try bonus points and two losing bonus points. Their main issue is their defence, having conceded 117 points so far. Newcastle currently sit in ninth place in the table, being only one of two teams that have not won yet this season.
Despite this, they are only eight points behind Gloucester, who are currently first. The Red Bulls still have a good chance of making the play offs at the end of the season, if they can improve their defence in the next few weeks.
Newcastle’s next Prem games are Sale at home and Saracens away before the international break and cup games, with at least one win crucial to their chances of making the play offs this season.